Valley Vista High School

15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,477 students in grades 7-12, Valley Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 2,477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Valley Vista High School's student population of 2,477 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,477 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley Vista High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Vista High School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#931 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Vista High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Vista High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
47%
47%
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Black
9%
6%
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White
35%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Valley Vista High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
76%
This chart display graduation rate of Valley Vista High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley Vista High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valley Vista High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Vista High School's ranking?
Valley Vista High School is ranked #931 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Valley Vista High School often compared to?
Valley Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shadow Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Vista High School is 96%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Valley Vista High School?
2,477 students attend Valley Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Valley Vista High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Vista High School?
Valley Vista High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valley Vista High School offer ?
Valley Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Valley Vista High School part of?
Valley Vista High School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 2,477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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